OTCMKTS:WJRYY West Japan Railway (WJRYY) Stock Forecast, Price & News $41.90 +0.14 (+0.34%) (As of 06/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$41.89▼$41.9850-Day Range$40.54▼$46.1652-Week Range$33.08▼$46.19Volume7,375 shsAverage Volume8,572 shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E Ratio15.35Dividend Yield1.79%Price TargetN/A ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsHeadlinesShort InterestProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsHeadlinesShort Interest About West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) StockWest Japan Railway Co. engages in the railway transportation business. It operates through the following segments: Transportation, Distribution, Real Estate, and Other Businesses. The Transportation segment provides railway, bus, and ferry services. The Distribution segment operates department stores, restaurants, retail, and wholesale shops. The Real Estate segment sells and leases properties, and manages shopping centers. The Other Businesses segment includes hotels, travel agencies, advertising, and construction services. The company was founded on April 1, 1987 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.Read More Receive WJRYY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for West Japan Railway and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WJRYY Stock News HeadlinesMay 18, 2023 | entrepreneur.com3 Railroad Stocks Worth Adding in Your PortfolioMay 7, 2023 | msn.comStrong quake in central Japan; 1 dead, more than 20 injuredJune 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)AI Getting Close to Thinking Like HumansTechnology experts working with neuroscientists have created the world's first Artificial Intelligence Network Operating System. AI can now process information like the human brain and understand the world the way humans do.April 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWest Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Short Interest Down 43.4% in AprilApril 25, 2023 | foxnews.comJapan's high-speed train service temporarily suspended after suspicious object found near Hiroshima stationApril 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFY2023 EPS Estimates for West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Lowered by Jefferies Financial GroupApril 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWest Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Sees Significant Growth in Short InterestApril 12, 2023 | msn.comSadiq Khan: Plans progressing for new ‘West London Orbital’ rail linkJune 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Graphite Shortage Could Derail the $7 Trillion EV TransitionGraphite (not lithium) is expected to see the largest increase in demand of all battery metals over the next decade. But projections warn of an 8 million ton shortfall of graphite by 2040. That's why 97 more graphite mines are needed just to keep up with battery production for the $7 trillion transition to electric vehicles.April 9, 2023 | msn.comJapanese Rail Workers Build Adorable Safe Passage for TurtlesApril 9, 2023 | yahoo.comI rode on Japan's world-famous bullet train that reaches speeds of up to 186 miles per hour. It was an incredible way to travel.January 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRecent Price Trend in West Japan Railway (WJRYY) is Your Friend, Here's WhyJanuary 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWest Japan Railway (WJRYY) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's WhyDecember 15, 2022 | msn.comShopper Blog: Former Japanese steakhouse, once the Brass Rail West, awaits redevelopmentDecember 14, 2022 | msn.comGWR and West Midlands Trains announce fresh rail strikes after ChristmasDecember 2, 2022 | msn.comRail passengers to get more choice between London and south-west WalesNovember 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWest Japan Railway Company (WJRYY)August 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWest Japan Railway (WJRYY) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's WhyAugust 18, 2022 | msn.comRMT chief warns rail strikes could go on ‘indefinitely’ as action halts 80% of services – business liveAugust 16, 2022 | msn.comJust one in five trains to run during this week’s rail strikes - live updatesAugust 16, 2022 | msn.comGruelling conditions in Japan, exciting times for Ireland and club future TBCAugust 2, 2022 | msn.comJapan Rings Containment Alarm as B.A.5 Strain Threatens Global COVID ReboundJuly 31, 2022 | bloomberg.comHitachi Rail Workers to Strike Over Pay and ConditionsJuly 30, 2022 | news.yahoo.comJapan urges regions to mount COVID fight as variant spreadsJuly 26, 2022 | msn.comWhat time are the last trains during Wednesday’s rail strike?July 15, 2022 | msn.comJapan's telework revolution progressesJune 23, 2022 | news.yahoo.comJapan inflation stays at seven-year high in MaySee More Headlines WJRYY Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WJRYY Company Calendar Today6/01/2023Fiscal Year End3/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeOTCMKTS Industry Freight transportation arrangement Sub-IndustryN/A SectorTransportation Current SymbolOTCMKTS:WJRYY CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.westjr.co.jp Phone(166) 376-6060Fax816-6375-8976Employees47,984Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.73 Trailing P/E Ratio15.30 Forward P/E Ratio17.77 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$655.28 million Net Margins6.44% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity8.01% Return on Assets2.45% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.26 Current Ratio1.06 Quick Ratio0.79 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$10.33 billion Price / SalesN/A Cash Flow$1.48 per share Price / Cash Flow28.24 Book Value$49.97 per share Price / Book0.84Miscellaneous Outstanding SharesN/AFree FloatN/AMarket CapN/A OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.30 Key ExecutivesKazuaki HasegawaPresident & Representative DirectorShoji KurasakaRepresentative Director & Vice PresidentKeijiro NakamuraRepresentative Director & Vice PresidentFumito OgataRepresentative Director, VP & Executive OfficerEiji TsuboneExecutive Officer & Manager-Technology PlanningKey CompetitorsStonepath GroupOTCMKTS:SGRZAena S.M.E.OTC:ANYYYAir PartnerOTC:ARLCFAMERCONASDAQ:UHALBANAOTCMKTS:ALNPYView All Competitors WJRYY Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell West Japan Railway stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for West Japan Railway in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" WJRYY shares. View WJRYY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have WJRYY shares performed in 2023? West Japan Railway's stock was trading at $43.48 at the start of the year. Since then, WJRYY stock has decreased by 4.0% and is now trading at $41.76. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting West Japan Railway? West Japan Railway saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 13,000 shares, an increase of 68.8% from the April 30th total of 7,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 9,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. View West Japan Railway's Short Interest. Is West Japan Railway a good dividend stock? West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) pays an annual dividend of $0.75 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.77%. The dividend payout ratio is 27.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WJRYY will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.19% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. What guidance has West Japan Railway issued on next quarter's earnings? West Japan Railway issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, April, 28th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.06-$2.06 for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.43 billion-$11.43 billion. What is West Japan Railway's stock symbol? West Japan Railway trades on the OTCMKTS under the ticker symbol "WJRYY." How do I buy shares of West Japan Railway? Shares of WJRYY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is West Japan Railway's stock price today? One share of WJRYY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $41.76. How many employees does West Japan Railway have? The company employs 47,984 workers across the globe. How can I contact West Japan Railway? West Japan Railway's mailing address is 4-24 Shibata 2-chome Kita-ku, Osaka M0, 530-8341. The official website for the company is www.westjr.co.jp. The company can be reached via phone at (166) 376-6060, via email at ir@westjr.co.jp, or via fax at 816-6375-8976. This page (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) was last updated on 6/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding West Japan Railway Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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